Homemade dog foods are the healthiest option you can give your dog for a variety of reasons. For one, you are assured that your dog is getting quality nutrition. From the kind of quality ingredients you picked for your dog, to the balanced mixture of protein and other nutrients, to the convenience of easy-to-make recipes; you can never go…
There are many kinds of food that veterinarians recommend you feed your pet. But when deciding which ones they will truly benefit from, it boils down to some points for consideration: balanced nutrition, quality of ingredients, and species appropriateness. Dr. Karen Becker talks about the best and worst kinds of food to feed your pets, and at the…
There are several reasons why commercially produced dog foods are the worst kind of food to feed your dogs. Andrew Lewis explains: the process in making these types of dog foods can sometimes drain the meat with its essential nutrients. In addition, some manufacturers include dead and even diseased meat in the production of these dog foods. Some even…
Some dog breeds are very rare. Amongst these rare breeds of dogs is the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. A name that spells royalty, there is only about seven hundred of these rare bulldogs around to date. While many confuse this particular breed with the American Bulldog, the Alapaha’s are distinct in some aspect despite the two breeds originating from…
Raising bulldog puppies can be a very challenging task. Because they are very delicate creatures, they are also quite susceptible to infections at the first few weeks of their life. Because of this, breeders and proactive pet owners just like Diego have invested in incubators, or built one themselves with easy-to-find equipment. Not only is this a great way…
There are varying opinions as to whether which type of diet is appropriate for dogs. But recently, there has been a move into what is called the BARF diet. BARF stands for Bones and Raw Food, which, literally means you are feeding your dog a mixture of edible bones, and raw meat and organs. This kind of diet, many…
Brachycephalic dogs (snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs and pugs) have recently been banned from flights in certain airlines due to the risks involved in transporting them via air. As you know, bulldogs and other snub-nosed breeds are prone to overheating and other breathing related issues. Because of this issue, there have been cases of deaths due to travel stress…
Some dogs suffer from breed-related issues. Some of these problems mostly pertain to the health, if not the demeanor of the dog. For bulldogs, they are mostly prone to hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a malformation in the hip joints of the dog which can causes inflammation and severe pain. The cause of hip dysplasia can be attributed to…
Osteoarthritis affects many dogs with varying age and breed. However, no matter what age or breed the dog is, osteoarthritis is painful and will restrict your dog in many ways. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hip joints, knees, and elbows of your dog. If you feel that your dog is suffering pain in these areas, consult your veterinarian or have…
General George Washington, or simply known as Mister President, is one of Cesar Milan’s younger pups in his pack. Mister President is your typical English bulldogs. And like most English bulldogs, he is already showing a dominating personality, and other breed-related health issues inherent in English bulldogs. However, with proper leadership training, care, and attention, English bulldogs can grow…
